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Nintendo will soon release a miniature version of its SNES home console, with pre-loaded fan favourites, such as Super Mario World, Donkey Kong Country and Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the company announced Monday.

The Japanese game maker behind iconic, international franchises will offer customers 21 titles in all for its new mini console and two controllers. The SNES Classic will also come bundled with the never-before-released shooter game Star Fox 2. The retro gaming console will cost $99.99 in Canada and is expected to hit store shelves on Sept. 29.

Nintendo’s announcement follows the release last year of the NES console, which has since been discontinued. During that console’s brief manufacturing run, consumer demand outstripped Nintendo’s ability to ship more NES consoles. Nintendo is likely hoping to spark that intense consumer interest again, as eager, nostalgic gamers look to get their hands on classic Nintendo hardware.